Mayfield West vs Sandgate
Mayfield West scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mayfield West (1004) sits above Sandgate (986). Mayfield West skews owner-occupied (58%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Mayfield West and Sandgate side by side
| Measure | Mayfield West | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $856,000 | – |
| Median unit | $297,360 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 45 |
| Population | 1,993 | 276 |
| Median age | 34 | 69 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1030 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 29.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mayfield West edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 986). Mayfield West also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mayfield West vs Sandgate: common questions
Does Mayfield West or Sandgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mayfield West scores 1004 vs 986 in Sandgate. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mayfield West or Sandgate?
Mayfield West scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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